Description
Elizabeth Hainen, Solo Harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, performs a programme of pieces she enjoys playing in the intimacy of her own home, including popular works by Bach, Debussy and Sting.
Philadelphia Orchestra Solo Harpist Elizabeth Hainen paints a varied and innovative portrait of private moments in this ode to the pleasures of home. The programme features favourite pieces from those enjoyable hours spent playing her instrument alone or in partnership with her percussionist husband – a collection of cherished gems alongside 8232;new creations including a world-premiere arrangement of Sting's 'St. Agnes and the Burning Train'.
Personnel: Elizabeth Hainen (harp), David DePeters (vibraphone)
Critical acclaim for Elizabeth Hainen:
"Sheer sensuality...utterly gorgeous...time-stillingly luscious." - The Irish Times (on Les Amis, AV2285)
"Purling tone, faultless technique, and judicious interpretive taste" - Fanfare (on Harp Concertos, AV2221)